Oct 6, 2013
The Blazing Road Eaters
From sparks to firestarters, passion for the love of this sport kept aflame and embers constantly burned. The fire in the hearts of these people were never extinguished and now after almost 400 days from their first marathon, blazing forth were the Road Eaters in their crisp-colored technical shirts like bonfires under a starry night.
The SUPPOrT CREW with Yeng
The 21K Runners
RERC’s 42K runners for RUPM 2013 had to assemble as early as
2 AM in Bonifacio Global City (BGC) for the 3 AM gun time while the 21K runners
congregated at SM Mall of Asia (MOA) for the 4 AM start of the half-marathon
race. RERC participants for the 10K started their race the latest at 5:30 AM. The
race proved to be memorable for majority of the club members: this race was the
first for several to finish a full marathon; for others, new personal records
(PRs) were achieved such as finishing the 42K race under 5 hours [phoooey, talk
about some serious marathon running pace]; and still for others, this was one
level up in terms of the distance categories that they have thus far joined in
their running experience.
In addition to the exhilarating results of the race, RUPM
also came as the first year anniversary of the club. It was indeed a very special day for the club's delegates (the highest in number). Runrio's singlets looked as if the pavement was on fire especially when looking at the runners' backs; on the other hand, the Road Eaters' shirts proved to stand out and it was easy to say 'Hi!' and 'Hello' to each other.
"Hey! We have the same shirt! You're a Road Eater! Hello to you!"
For the second part of the anniversary, the Blazing Road Eaters had their lunch at Max's Restaurant in Manila. They got to know each other's names and celebrated Christy's birthday!
Pagkain! Pagkain! At marami pa pong pagkain please! Hanggang dulo po kami!
And for Christy's birthday, the crowd was like:
"Haa---"
"Haa---"
"Haa---"
"Haapp---"
"Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday to you!"
And after all of these, the Road Eaters will enter the next season in the sun. Congratulations!
Race Results (updated on October 14, 2013)
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Reviews & Comments:
Lalaine Sibulan, 21K
Experience: Super happy, I exceeded myself today. Beat my PR last RU2.
Race Review: As usual, bumabaha ng tubig & Gatorade, at may free energy gel pa =)
Gege Dilla, 21K
Experience: As usual, I'm injured again but still happy & fulfilled.
Race Review: Very organized, the best talaga si Coach Rio.
Mico Uba, 21K
Experience: First marathon (21K agad); masaya, masarap sa pakiramdam pero masakit sa paa.
Race Review: Well-organized, madaming water, Gatorade & saging station. Congratz Coach Rio!
Nino Donsal, 21K
Experience: Masaya na masakit (injured). Bawi next event.
Race Review: OK, well-organized at puno ng Gatorade everywhere.
Karen Nuez, 21K
Experience: Fulfilled, motivated, happy
Race Review: Organized
Rap Villareal, 21K
Experience: Happy =)
Race Review: Great!
Paolo S. Carreon, 21K
Experience: Happy, fulfilled
Race Review: Organized
Michael Salazar, Support
Experience: First time photographer & support. It was exciting because you get to see unique runners and cheer club members.
Race Review: Classic, organized RUPM
Carolyn Logatoc, 21K
Experience: First time to run without proper training.
Race Review: It's nice to be with the group since this is our anniversary run.
Jeremiah Mendoza, 42K
Experience: Another test of strength, stamina & tagumpay!!
Race Review: Runrio is always organized, has unlimited supply of water, walang mahabang lines sa claiming ng medals at loot bags.
Saldy Besenio, Support
Experience: First time to be part of the support crew /coordinator.
Race Review: Cool & fun.
Nora Salvador, 10K
Experience: First time with support crew. Glad that there were people willing to assist you. Grateful for them. Happy to meet new friends. Happy to experience that someone can cheer you up.
Race Review: Hydrations available; roads are wide; organized.
Samuel Mas Jr., 42K
Experience: My first Full Marathon.
Race Review: Woooh!!! Pagod!
Jerome Catipon (Gwapong Kuneho), 42K
Experience: So fulfilled, it was my second full marathon and I got a new PR. Lesson learned: Don't use something new on the race day.
Race Review: As usual, overflowing hydrations and runners were really in good hands.
JL Ligsay, 42K - crazy comment!
Experience: Cramps on both legs, however, I still finished the race because I didn't have a choice.
Race Review: Runrio did a good job.
Mack Santos, 21K
Experience: Cramps on both legs. Medics were asking me to quit at the 18th km. I cried while walking as fast as I could while thinking about my wifey and kids. It helped me a lot and forgot about quitting!
Race Review: It was my first time to join. It was great! I will join again.
John Paolo Sorilla, 42K
Experience: It was my first full marathon, didn't expect this to be hard and tiring, and the weather was hot. But overall, it was fulfilling. I walked for the next 15K because of my aching knee. Good thing Sir Josh and Ray were there to support.
Race Review: Good job, organized system but there were trashes everywhere.
Ray Sarmiento, 42K - Editor's Pick
Experience: It was my second time to join RUPM (the first was on Oct. 28, 2012). This year, I was able to complete the RunRio Trilogy (21K-32K-42K). Running a full marathon was not that easy especially if you're not physically, emotionally, mentally, & spiritually prepared. One advise I can give to aspiring marathoners is to just relax & loosen up. They must not stress themselves over the numbers. They're strong & God's running with them.
Race Review: The race organized by Coach Rio was always beyond perfect, except for the trashes.
Ronald Allan Martinez, 21K
Experience: Last leg for RU 2013 with new PR, 2:36:04 Gun Time, 2nd wave. I paced with Lalaine until KM 11 along CCP way back to MOA then I started my run alone, finishing the sub 2:30 for chip time. Great run! Finished strong!
Race Review: Perfect, Coach Rio! Kudos!
Reviews & Comments:
Lalaine Sibulan, 21K
Experience: Super happy, I exceeded myself today. Beat my PR last RU2.
Race Review: As usual, bumabaha ng tubig & Gatorade, at may free energy gel pa =)
Gege Dilla, 21K
Experience: As usual, I'm injured again but still happy & fulfilled.
Race Review: Very organized, the best talaga si Coach Rio.
Mico Uba, 21K
Experience: First marathon (21K agad); masaya, masarap sa pakiramdam pero masakit sa paa.
Race Review: Well-organized, madaming water, Gatorade & saging station. Congratz Coach Rio!
Nino Donsal, 21K
Experience: Masaya na masakit (injured). Bawi next event.
Race Review: OK, well-organized at puno ng Gatorade everywhere.
Karen Nuez, 21K
Experience: Fulfilled, motivated, happy
Race Review: Organized
Rap Villareal, 21K
Experience: Happy =)
Race Review: Great!
Paolo S. Carreon, 21K
Experience: Happy, fulfilled
Race Review: Organized
Michael Salazar, Support
Experience: First time photographer & support. It was exciting because you get to see unique runners and cheer club members.
Race Review: Classic, organized RUPM
Carolyn Logatoc, 21K
Experience: First time to run without proper training.
Race Review: It's nice to be with the group since this is our anniversary run.
Jeremiah Mendoza, 42K
Experience: Another test of strength, stamina & tagumpay!!
Race Review: Runrio is always organized, has unlimited supply of water, walang mahabang lines sa claiming ng medals at loot bags.
Saldy Besenio, Support
Experience: First time to be part of the support crew /coordinator.
Race Review: Cool & fun.
Nora Salvador, 10K
Experience: First time with support crew. Glad that there were people willing to assist you. Grateful for them. Happy to meet new friends. Happy to experience that someone can cheer you up.
Race Review: Hydrations available; roads are wide; organized.
Samuel Mas Jr., 42K
Experience: My first Full Marathon.
Race Review: Woooh!!! Pagod!
Jerome Catipon (Gwapong Kuneho), 42K
Experience: So fulfilled, it was my second full marathon and I got a new PR. Lesson learned: Don't use something new on the race day.
Race Review: As usual, overflowing hydrations and runners were really in good hands.
JL Ligsay, 42K - crazy comment!
Experience: Cramps on both legs, however, I still finished the race because I didn't have a choice.
Race Review: Runrio did a good job.
Mack Santos, 21K
Experience: Cramps on both legs. Medics were asking me to quit at the 18th km. I cried while walking as fast as I could while thinking about my wifey and kids. It helped me a lot and forgot about quitting!
Race Review: It was my first time to join. It was great! I will join again.
John Paolo Sorilla, 42K
Experience: It was my first full marathon, didn't expect this to be hard and tiring, and the weather was hot. But overall, it was fulfilling. I walked for the next 15K because of my aching knee. Good thing Sir Josh and Ray were there to support.
Race Review: Good job, organized system but there were trashes everywhere.
Ray Sarmiento, 42K - Editor's Pick
Experience: It was my second time to join RUPM (the first was on Oct. 28, 2012). This year, I was able to complete the RunRio Trilogy (21K-32K-42K). Running a full marathon was not that easy especially if you're not physically, emotionally, mentally, & spiritually prepared. One advise I can give to aspiring marathoners is to just relax & loosen up. They must not stress themselves over the numbers. They're strong & God's running with them.
Race Review: The race organized by Coach Rio was always beyond perfect, except for the trashes.
Ronald Allan Martinez, 21K
Experience: Last leg for RU 2013 with new PR, 2:36:04 Gun Time, 2nd wave. I paced with Lalaine until KM 11 along CCP way back to MOA then I started my run alone, finishing the sub 2:30 for chip time. Great run! Finished strong!
Race Review: Perfect, Coach Rio! Kudos!
RERC was created in 2012
amongst a group of friends who love to run and, of course, to eat promptly after
the energy-consuming workout; thus the club’s tagline “Run Now, Eat Later”. To
know more about who the Road Eaters are and how to join us in our club
activities, visit our FB page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/roadeaters/.
Blazin' Road Eaters: Setting the Road on Fayah!!!
Writer/Contributor: Christy Daguia
